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The Great Airport Mystery · Character

Aunt Gertrude

The boys' aunt, appears briefly.

minor

First appearance: v anxious days

Aunt Gertrude first appears in 0004 v anxious days.

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FHFrank HardyMHMrs. HardyCMChet MortonJGJerry GilroyCCChief ColligAGAunt Gertrude

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Secondary Authority and Rivals
  • Protagonist
  • Core Investigation Support

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

The emotional peak occurs when the Hardy boys, who have been actively investigating the mail robbery, are sudd…

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